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Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

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Describe a particular style of cooking.

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Molecular gastronomy is a style of cooking that uses scientific principles and techniques to explore relationships between ingredients, cooking methods and food presentation. It involves manipulating food on a molecular level to create new textures, new flavors and interesting presentations. Recipes often involve the use of unusual ingredients and equipment such as sous vide, whipping siphons and centrifuges.